Extra Cab Ute Trays
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Extra cab ute trays are designed specifically for vehicles with an extended cab (also called “extra cab” or “space cab”), which includes an additional space behind the front seats, but with less room than a full dual cab. This style offers a balance between cargo space and passenger comfort, and it’s popular among tradespeople, rural workers, and those who need a little more cabin space but still prioritize tray capacity.
Design and Capacity
- Extended Tray Space: Since extra cab utes have more cabin space than a single cab but less than a dual cab, the tray is longer than a dual cab tray but shorter than a single cab tray.
- Good Balance of Space: This makes extra cab trays a versatile choice, offering more room for tools, equipment, or materials without sacrificing the option for occasional passengers.
- Material Options
- Aluminum Trays: These are common for extra cab utes due to their lightweight and rust-resistant properties.
- Steel Trays: Durable and strong, steel trays are ideal if you’re transporting heavier loads or using the ute for rugged, rural applications, though they’re heavier.
- Custom Alloys: Mixed alloys offer a balance between strength and weight, catering to specific needs like high load capacity or off-road durability
Features and Customisation Options
- Toolboxes: Side or under-tray toolboxes are often added for convenient storage of tools and equipment.
- Headboards and Ladder Racks: Useful for trades or rural work where securing items vertically (like pipes or fencing) is needed.
- Side Rails and Tie-Down Points: Essential for securing loads, particularly on uneven terrain, which is common in rural or agricultural settings.
- Water and Fuel Storage: Many rural users add storage tanks for water or fuel, which are securely mounted to the tray
Load Capacity and Usage
- With more cabin weight than a single cab, but less than a dual cab, extra cab utes still offer solid payload capacity. It’s ideal for hauling medium-sized loads and still fitting additional equipment.
- Popular among farmers, farm contractors, and hobbyists who need a ute that serves both as a people mover and cargo transporter
Rural Applications
- Extra cab ute trays are popular in agricultural settings where versatility is key, such as transporting light machinery, feed, fencing supplies, or harvest produce.
- They offer flexibility for tasks that need both cargo space and some passenger capacity—useful for rural insurance clients who require multipurpose vehicles.